Comparison

gqlgen vs PostGraphile

On the evidence we track, gqlgen leads this comparison with a composite score of 63/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
gqlgen63
PostGraphile56
Score
Vioscale score
gqlgen63 / 100low · 36%
PostGraphile56 / 100medium · 54%
Pricing
Free tier
gqlgen
PostGraphile
Model
PostGraphileopen_source
Price level
gqlgenfree
PostGraphilefree
Transparent
gqlgen
PostGraphile
Integrations
Count
gqlgen
PostGraphile1
Reliability
Status page
gqlgen
PostGraphile
Adoption
Dependent repos
gqlgen3,167
PostGraphile501
Github stars
gqlgen10,753
PostGraphile12,929
Package downloads weekly
gqlgen
PostGraphile116,682
Activity
Commits last 30d
gqlgen20
PostGraphile100
Release
Cadence days
gqlgen15
PostGraphile
History
gqlgen20 items
PostGraphile20 items
License
Spdx
gqlgenMIT
PostGraphileMIT
Language
Primary
gqlgenGo
PostGraphileTypeScript
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for graphql tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Role
gqlgenServer
PostGraphileDB-to-GraphQL
Primary language
gqlgenGo
PostGraphileJavaScript/TypeScript
Modelling
Schema approach
gqlgenSchema-first
PostGraphileDB introspection
Scale
Federation / subgraph composition
gqlgen
PostGraphile-
Realtime
Real-time subscriptions
gqlgen
PostGraphile-
Performance
Response / edge caching
gqlgen
PostGraphile-
DX
Typed code generation
gqlgen
PostGraphile
Automation
Generates API from a database
gqlgen
PostGraphile
Security
Built-in authz / permissions
gqlgen
PostGraphile-
Deployment
Official hosted offering
gqlgen
PostGraphile-
Self-hostable
gqlgen
PostGraphile

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

gqlgen

Leader

A schema-first code generation library for Go that lets developers define GraphQL APIs using the schema definition language and automatically generates type-safe server implementations. It eliminates boilerplate by handling code generation while enforcing type safety throughout.

Independently observed

PostGraphile

An open-source tool that generates GraphQL APIs directly from PostgreSQL databases, with emphasis on performance and customizability. The generated API can be extended and modified to meet specific application needs.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

gqlgen

Leader
Open source
as of verify ↗

PostGraphile

from $375/moOpen sourceFree tier

Open source and free. Professional support from $999/month.

  • Core (Open Source)Free
  • On-Demand Consultancy$375 one-time
  • Development SupportContact sales
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
gqlgen
PostGraphile
CLI
gqlgen
PostGraphile
Deployment
Self-hosted
gqlgen
PostGraphile

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

gqlgen

Leader

Not documented yet.

PostGraphile

1 total
  • PostgreSQL
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.